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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.13, 1,383.19 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.13, 1,383.19 and 238.13 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.13 : 1,383.19 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.13/1,383.19 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.13x = 1,383.19 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.13x = 329,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,371.52/922.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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